The seminar is fun, motivational, team building and interactive. It is not just a few minutes of gentle exercise, nor is it a lecture. It simply teaches a simple, but powerful all encompassing method that can dramatically improve your life. We want you to come expecting a good time, and with the intention of learning a short practice that can make a huge difference in your physical and mental wellbeing. Some results are often experienced almost immediately. We encourage you to let go of skepticism and give it a try. At the very least, you will have fun. And the odds are that you will experience wonderful changes in your life. (See benefits on your right). Please have a look at a few of our documented testimonials, cut and pasted directly from emails (or copied from letters). Click here.
Here are
some answers to questions you may have.
How could 4 minutes a
day possibly make a difference?
Two
reasons.
1. Our
revolutionary “Layered Practice™” technique is very efficient and
time frugal.
2. “Slow and steady wins the race.” 4 minutes a day every day for
a year adds up to over 3 full working days dedicated to mind body wellness.
Oh yes – many people practice several times a day, multiplying benefits.
“ As one participant noted: “...there is
nothing out there that makes you feel so good so fast.”
Quite simply, in Layered Practice™ we take dynamic principles from t'ai chi, yoga, meditation and ancient qi gong (chi kung)... ...as well as vital modern medical theories, relaxation methods and key motivational techniques used by today's athletes. ... and DO THEM SIMULTANEOUSLY, rather than one at a time. The result? The most powerful 4 minutes ever developed! And it's easy.
Why
does it take 2.5 – 3 hours to learn a four minute technique? We need time to teach and create value for each of powerful mind and body skill used in the Layered Practice™ technique. It’s a bit like learning 4 minutes of a Mozart piano sonata.
First
learn the right hand, then the left, then add heart for maximum value.
People who practice this easy, but powerful style of tai chi breathing will create an automatic reflex known to scientists as a “relaxation response”. This reflex is dependable and effective, and very easy to create. And it gets better as we add ways to reduce the dangerous stress hormones that contribute to so many chronic disease. And we teaches ways to increase the brain chemicals that create a feeling of wellbeing, love, joy and peace. We are the luckiest people in the world - 4 Minute Fitness is designed to help us focus on all that is wonderful in life every day, thereby gradually changing thoughts from negative to positive.
How does 4 Minute Fitness change thought patterns? We use a form of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to change thoughts from negative to positive. It is so simple, and wonderfully effective. Participants learn secrets that will program a vital part of the brain - a part that we all have - that can lead us to a wondrous and joyous life. Some people notice life changing results almost immediately! PLUS - participants learn motivational techniques used by professional athletes to be the best they can be, to get the most from each day! It just takes a few minutes a day. The mind exercises are added to the gentle movement.
Besides the Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, we offer other methods to decrease the dangerous stress hormones (cortisol and adrenaline) and increase the brain neurotransmitters that create a sense of peace, joy, bliss, love and gratitude. Again - simple as pie. Low, but persistent levels of those stress hormones have been linked to many of the chronic disease processes that devastate our health. We MUST find ways to keep them as low as possible. 4 Minute Fitness offers several solutions.
All the above methods help, but we also include deep tai chi breathing techniques that create what scientists call an automatic "relaxation response". This reflex is rapid, dependable and effective, and very easy to create.
One major component of the immune system is lymph - a fluid that cleans,
nourishes and detoxifies cells. Lymph travels through miles of vessels that,
unlike blood vessels, do not have a heart as a pump. Most lymph is in the
core (torso) and it only circulates effectively with body movement. 4 Minute
Fitness combines powerful movement and breathing techniques that, when
combined, produce an incredible movement of lymph. thereby enhancing immune
function. In just under 3 hours, participants learn key principles from tai chi and yoga that will gently move and stretch most muscles and joints, increasing circulation and flexibility. “Motion is lotion”, according to many health specialists - we must keep moving to stay well. And even better, the exercises will improve balance & increase strength. Many of the body and mind exercises are also designed to effectively reduce pain. We will use the mind to decrease pain. Back pain is an epidemic in North America, costing businesses a fortune and causing great personal grief. 4 Minute Fitness includes unique exercises (including the second secret of Yang style tai chi - designed to create a powerful spine and core) that increase back flexibility & strength, often reducing back pain. Physical stress can be caused by poor breathing. We are composed of something like 60,000,000,000,000 cells that need oxygen. Most of us breathe so poorly that those cells are just barely getting enough oxygen, creating significant physical stress. 4 Minute Fitness incorporates deep tai chi breathing techniques that nourish cells. But more importantly - natural automatic breathing gradually improves with daily practice. Participants learn ways to feel energetic, vibrant and alive, while still feeling contented, calm and peaceful - potentially improving all aspects of life, from enhanced sexuality to enjoying better sleep. Easy. We teach “why” in a compelling manner, then “how to” in a step by step way that fits into any lifestyle. Participants leave energized and enthusiastic with a simple, but profound wellness tool that works - anytime, anywhere. “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a simple step”. Anyone can find 4 minutes a day.
OK. I am beginning to see the potential. How do I
maximize long term benefits?
Most
participants leave with hope, motivation and commitment to the process. You can ensure
long term daily compliance by providing the 4 Minute Fitness™ DVDs or videos
to each participant for at home practice. If your budget is small, they will be
available for sale at the end of the session.
As well,
we encourage you to allow employees to practice 4 minutes during working hours.
Some schools and
organizations play the “follow along” portion of the DVD over their systems on a
regular basis.
Our upcoming convention is not about health and
wellness. Would a 4 Minute Fitness™ session fit in? Absolutely. 4 Minute Fitness™ will add life and energy to any event, no matter what the theme. Participants appreciate the movement, breathing, laughter and motivation, as well as your obvious caring for their wellbeing. We can tailor the session to meet your specific needs.
Is this exercise like aerobics or
weight lifting 4 Minute Fitness™ is different, a gentle mind body exercise that can be done by almost anyone. It offers benefits associated with tai chi, yoga, core exercises and meditation, without the years of study. As well, our layered mental and motivational techniques will enhance mood, focus, peace and relaxation. Mind body wellness is a third type, and vitally important type of exercise. Aerobic exercises and resistance training should still be incorporated into your life.
I employ people who have limited mobility.
Can these exercises be done sitting?
Absolutely.
We teach 4 Minute Fitness™ standing or sitting, so it can be done by
anyone in your office. As well, the video/DVD teaches the moves from a sitting position Perfect for anyone, any age, with any level of mobility.
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Potential benefits include:
· improved
memory
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Slow and steady winds
the race...